ANALYSISThis was the clear way to go for Chicago given the $6 million in cap relief Sims' release provides -- not to mention the significantly underwhelming return on investment he provided when healthy. There could be a modest market for his services somewhere out there this offseason for teams in need of blocking from the tight end position.

This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.

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Primarily a blocking tight end, Sims has been able to post moderate production as a receiver during the first five years of his career, posting 256 and 284 yards during two separate seasons with the Dolphins. However, despite being a full-time player in his initial year with the Bears, he was targeted just 29 times, catching 15 of those for 180 yards. With Trey Burton being added to the roster and Adam Shaheen now in his second year, it'll be difficult for Sims to be a player that fantasy owners can count on for any type of consistent production.

Sims caught 26 passes for 256 yards and four touchdowns last year with the Dolphins, which was the most productive of his four NFL seasons, leading him to ink a three-year deal with the Bears. Although he's a solid blocker and proved himself in the red zone, he hasn't been a consistent downfield target. He'll likely serve as the top blocking tight end, which should also get him a few targets in many games, and possibly opportunities near the goal line. However, he won't likely see enough targets to be worthy of a draft spot in most fantasy leagues.

The good news for Sims is that if Jordan Cameron's play doesn't pick up this season, he could see a larger role in the offense. The bad news is that even though Cameron didn't play well last season, Sims was still an afterthought. He had 18 receptions for 127 yards and a score in 2015, and while his numbers may increase in 2016, they still likely won't be fantasy worthy.

Even if the Dolphins didn't sign Jordan Cameron after losing Charles Clay to the Bills, it's highly unlikely that Sims would've been given a legitimate shot at the starting tight end job. This is not to say that Sims doesn't have some talent, but rather, he has yet to show that he can be a starting TE in the NFL. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill seems to prefer the short passing game, but often targeted wide receivers rather than Sims or another backup tight end when Clay wasn’t available in recent seasons. As a result, Cameron may end up being the only Dolphins tight end with significant fantasy value in the majority of leagues this season.

Sims had a disappointing rookie season as he only tallied five catches. The starting tight end job was wide open after Dustin Keller went down for the season in pre-season but Charles Clay ended up running away with it and will be the starter again this season leaving Sims along with a couple of other players battling for the backup role.

Sims was drafted by the Dolphins more for his ability as a blocker than as a pass catcher.